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Since 1988
Coindu manufactures automotive interior components including seat covers and upholstery in leather, fabric, and PVC for global car manufacturers. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Portugal, the company operates facilities across Portugal, Mexico, Romania, China, and Germany with 5,000–10,000 employees. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors, producing approximately 3,700 seat cover sets daily.
Coindu at a glance
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1988
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001
Import activity
698
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
698
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Germany · Portugal · Italy · Mexico
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Coindu.
What this tells a buyer
Coindu received 698 recorded shipments across eight countries, with primary material sources from Germany (including leather supplier Benecke Kaliko at 3,251 shipments), Italy, and Portugal.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and produces seat covers for luxury and super-luxury vehicles alongside interior accessories such as armrests, headrests, and door panels.
In mid-2026, Coindu announced workforce adjustments affecting approximately 48 to 493 employees across its leather-department and manufacturing operations.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
38 years in operation (founded 1988).
698 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Coindu manufactures automotive interior components including seat covers and upholstery in leather, fabric, and PVC for global car manufacturers. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Portugal, the company operates facilities across Portugal, Mexico, Romania, China, and Germany with 5,000–10,000 employees. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors, producing approximately 3,700 seat cover sets daily.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1988 |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 |
What Coindu makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and produces seat covers for luxury and super-luxury vehicles alongside interior accessories such as armrests, headrests, and door panels.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Interior (source: coindu.com).
Certifications
Coindu is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — coindu.com
ISO 14001 — coindu.com
ISO 45001 — coindu.com
Trade and customs footprint
Coindu received 698 recorded shipments across eight countries, with primary material sources from Germany (including leather supplier Benecke Kaliko at 3,251 shipments), Italy, and Portugal. US customs bill-of-lading records list 698 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Portugal · Italy · Mexico.
Latest developments
2026-06-24 — Coindu Trims 48 Leather-Department Jobs in Vila Nova de F... (theportugalbrief.pt)
2026-05-13 — Lay-off na Coindu, em Joane, Vila Nova de Famalicão | Partido Comunista Português (pcp.pt)
2026-05-12 — Coindu avança com lay-off de seis meses que poderá abranger 493 trabalhadores – ECO (sapo.pt)
2025-10-24 — Company – COINDU (coindu.com)
2025-06-23 — Case Study: Transforming Maintenance Management at COINDU (manwinwin.com)
2025-04-11 — Grupo francês Nexteam compra antiga fábrica da Coindu em Arcos de Valdevez e prevê triplicar produção até 2027 | e24.pt (e24.pt)
Facilities
Public sources reference the following locations:
Joane, Portugal — coindu.com
Company details
In mid-2026, Coindu announced workforce adjustments affecting approximately 48 to 493 employees across its leather-department and manufacturing operations. Coindu was founded in 1988, and has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 38 years in operation (founded 1988). 698 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Coindu do?
Coindu manufactures automotive interior components including seat covers and upholstery in leather, fabric, and PVC for global car manufacturers. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Portugal, the company operates facilities across Portugal, Mexico, Romania, China, and Germany with 5,000–10,000 employees. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors, producing approximately 3,700 seat cover sets daily.
When was Coindu founded?
Coindu was founded in 1988.
How big is Coindu?
Coindu has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees.
What certifications does Coindu hold?
Coindu lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Coindu import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 698 inbound shipments for Coindu, with top origins including Germany · Portugal · Italy · Mexico.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+351 252 920 010
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001
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